Monday, July 21, 2014

No Doubt - Kid's Got Personality!

A dancing dog tatoo, Timmy, and house in Siberia...yep, TJ never had a boring thing to say. I've been reflecting today on my brother's crazy, fun personality, as I feel in certain respects I've forgotten details with how silly and free-spirited he is. He sent me the following email in 2003, which is a great reminder of how he truly enjoyed living life to the fullest. Grateful to have these reminders. 


For past posts about TJ go to:

What I've learned in 8 Years

What I've learned in 7 Years

 

In TJ's own words: Emailed to me on December 11, 2003

  1. IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? In a state combined of Colorado, Arizona, Utah, California, New York, and Siberia. 

  2. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ARTICLE OF CLOTHING? Sweatshirt  

  3. IF YOU COULD HAVE CHOSEN YOUR NAME WHAT WOULD IT HAVE BEEN? Timmy 

  4. THE LAST CD THAT YOU BOUGHT? Counting Crows: Films About Ghosts 

  5. WHERE IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE PLACE TO BE? Next to the garbage can 

  6. WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING? Lately around 8:39, But I like to get up at 7:00 

  7. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE KITCHEN APPLIANCE? A knife - Does that count? Otherwise the refrigerator 

  8. WHAT MAKES YOU REALLY ANGRY? Not much, maybe people who won't listen to you.  

  9. IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? The Guitar. If I could play the guitar well, I would stay inside all day and just impress myself. 

  10. FAVORITE COLORS? Blue. Black and White. 

  11. FAVORITE CHILDREN'S BOOK? Shakespeare. 

  12. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SEASON? Winter sometimes, Fall usually, Spring always, and summer only when it isn't really hot. 

  13. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Definitely spiderman's super powers. C'mon, he's got it all! 

  14. IF YOU HAVE A TATTOO, WHAT IS IT? A dancing dog that talks to me on my big toe. 

  15. CAN YOU JUGGLE? terribly. 

  16. THE ONE PERSON FROM THE PAST YOU WISH YOU COULD GO BACK AND TALK TO? Peter from the bible. 

  17. YOUR FAVORITE DAY? Usually Sunday. 

  18. WHAT IS IN THE TRUNK OF YOUR CAR? Absolutely nothing. I don't have a car. If I did, I would still keep it empty and clean.  

  19. SUSHI OR HAMBURGER? Both together. 

  20. FROM THE PEOPLE YOU WILL E-MAIL WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND FIRST? Likely Tahlea 

  21. WHO IS THE LEAST LIKELY? Mom 

  22. WHO DID YOU RECEIVE THIS FROM? Sarah 

  23. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CARTOON? X-men, Spiderman, or Batman. They were more like serious dramas for me. 

  24. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEAL? Peaches on top of nutri-grain almond/raisin cereal in front of a good new movie with a tv tray and control of the tv button. 

A few ways to act like TJ today:

  1. Burst into laughter in a crowded room (class, meeting) during a quite moment and ignore the heads that turn 

  2. Walk next to a busy street while reading a book and listening to your Ipod/walkman, etc.

  3. Take a nap on the floor 

  4. Drive through a roundabout five or more times 

  5. Stare people down in the car next to you while sitting at a stoplight 

  6. Stay in Barnes & Noble long enough for someone to send out a search team looking for your whereabouts